Description:
Design and development of multimedia projects for secondary school
instruction using a variety of hardware and software tools. Review
and analysis of research on the use of multimedia computer-based
technology in secondary school instruction.

Conceptual
Framework:

College of Education
California State University, Northridge

The College
of Education as a professional school uses a developmental approach
to promote reflection, critical thinking, and excellence in an inclusive
learning community. Its graduates are well educated, highly skilled,
and caring persons who are lifelong learners prepared to practice
in an ever changing, multicultural world. They are committed to
promoting achievement of all students as a primary measure of successful
educational practice. Graduates assume service and leadership roles
in public and private educational, health, and social programs and
institutions. The College establishes and maintains productive partnerships
with community schools and agencies. The faculty is committed to
excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and collaboration
with the community and professions. The values for faculty and students
that form the foundation of this Conceptual Framework include the
following:

We value
high standards in the acquisition and application of professional
knowledge and skills in subject matter, pedagogy, and technology.

We value
the achievement of students at all levels and promote its accomplishment
in accordance with national, state, and institutional standards.

We value
an inclusive learning community.

We value
creative, critical, and reflective thinking and practice.

We value
ethical practice by caring professionals.

Course Outline:
During the semester, students will be introduced to many of
the components and programs used in deriving a multimedia presentation
designed for secondary education instruction. Students will use
these tools to create a variety of multimedia presentations. Students
will learn file formats and extensions, sound, MP3, "ripping"
and "burning" CDs, text and graphics, animation,
transitions, digital photography, digital video, hypertext and
much
more.

Since all students
enter this class with a variety of skills and proficiencies, assignments
will be given with the intention of establishing the rudimentary
skills of working with multimedia. If a student has already
developed these skills, an attempt to assign special projects will
be made to stimulate growth.

Classes will
convey information in a variety of methods, but will emphasize hands
on experience. Students will be given instruction and expected to
learn through interaction with computers. Weekly projects will be
given to the students that will foster the development of computer
skills necessary to create a multimedia presentation.

Regular attendance
will be necessary to complete the assigned projects. If a student
anticipates being absent, the instructor should be notified as early
as possible so as to make special arrangements for the completion
of the assignments.

Evaluation:

Midterm

Midterm on hardware
and software topics

Software
Reviews**

Three software
reviews of multimedia freeware or shareware

Case
Studies**

Report on 3
multimedia case studies that can be applied to your school

Creation
of a multimedia product that utilizes the concepts learned
in this course

Grades

A: Post
3 software reviews/downloads to our discussion group by due dates;
Report on 3 multimedia case studies by due dates; complete
all projects with single AND double asterisks; complete the final
project.

B: Post
3 software reviews/downloads to our discussion group by due dates;
Report on 3 multimedia case studies by due dates; complete
all projects with double asterisks; complete the final project.